Doctrine

DOCTRINE 18x in gospels and Acts 31x in Paul’s Epistles 49x in New Testament

“a belief or set of beliefs held and taught by a church, political party, or other group”.

False DoctrineMatthew 15:9 But in vain they do worship me, teaching for doctrines the commandments of men.

Matthew 16:12 Then understood they how that he bade them not beware of the leaven of bread, but of the doctrine of the Pharisees and of the Sadducees.

Mark 7:7 Howbeit in vain do they worship me, teaching for doctrines the commandments of men.Astonished at His doctrineMatthew 7:28 And it came to pass, when Jesus had ended these sayings, the people were astonished at his doctrine:

Matthew 22:33 And when the multitude heard this, they were astonished at his doctrine.

Mark 1:22And they were astonished at his doctrine: for he taught them as one that had authority, and not as the scribes.

Mark 11:18 And the scribes and chief priests heard it, and sought how they might destroy him: for they feared him, because all the people was astonished at his doctrine.

Luke 4:32 And they were astonished at his doctrine: for his word was with power.His was a new doctrineMark 1:27 And they were all amazed, insomuch that they questioned among themselves, saying, What thing is this? what new doctrine is this? for with authority commandeth he even the unclean spirits, and they do obey him.

John 7:16 Jesus answered them, and said, My doctrine is not mine, but his that sent me.

John 7:17 If any man will do his will, he shall know of the doctrine, whether it be of God, or whether I speak of myself.

He taught in a new wayMark 12:38 And he said unto them in his doctrine, Beware of the scribes, which love to go in long clothing, and love salutations in the marketplaces,

John 18:19 The high priest then asked Jesus of his disciples, and of his doctrine.

Mark 4:2 And he taught them many things by parables, and said unto them in his doctrine,

His Doctrine:Matthew 4:17 From that time Jesus began to preach, and to say, Repent: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.

Matthew 4:23 And Jesus went about all Galilee, teaching … the gospel of the kingdom, and healing all manner of sickness and all manner of disease among the people.

Matthew 5:3 Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

Matthew 5:10 Blessed are they which are persecuted … for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

Matthew 6:10 Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven.

Matthew 7:21 Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven.

And after his resurrection the Apostles continued to teach this same doctrineActs 2:42 And they continued stedfastly in the apostles’ doctrine and fellowship, …Acts 5:28 Saying, Did not we straitly command you that ye should not teach in this name? and, behold, ye have filled Jerusalem with your doctrine, and … bring this man’s blood upon us.Acts 13:12 Then the deputy, when he saw what was done, believed, being astonished at the doctrine of the Lord.

Had the JEWS, as a nation, recognized Jesus as their MESSIAH and repented of their SIN, the Kingdom of Heaven would have been established and He Lord Jesus would have ruled from Jerusalem as KING.

Then Saul met the Risen Lord Jesus on the road to Damascus (ACTS 9:1-9,22:6-11,26,12-18) and was given a NEW DoctrineActs 17:19 And they took him, …, saying, May we know what this new doctrine, …?
Paul wrote in Hebrews (to Jews)Hebrews 6:1-2 Therefore leaving the principles of the doctrine of Christ, let us go on unto perfection; not laying again the foundation of repentance from dead works, and of faith toward God, Of the doctrine of baptisms, and of laying on of hands, and of resurrection of the dead, and of eternal judgment.

Paul Warned of the doctrine of men, false doctrinesColossians 2:22 Which all … after the commandments and doctrines of men?

Ephesians 4:14 That we henceforth be no more children, tossed to and fro, and carried about with every wind of doctrine, by the sleight of men, and cunning craftiness, …

1 Timothy 1:3 As I besought thee to abide still at Ephesus, when I went into Macedonia, that thou mightest charge some that they teach no other doctrine,

1 Timothy 4:1 Now the Spirit speaketh expressly, that in the latter times some shall depart from the faith, giving heed to seducing spirits, and doctrines of devils;

1 Timothy 6:3 If any man teach otherwise, and consent not to wholesome words, even the words of our Lord Jesus Christ, and to the doctrine which is according to godliness;

2 Timothy 4:3 For the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine; but after their own lusts shall they heap to themselves teachers, having itching ears;

Paul advocated strong doctrine (true doctrine), to Timothy he wrote:1 Timothy 1:10 For whoremongers, for them that defile themselves with mankind, for menstealers, for liars, for perjured persons, … that is contrary to sound doctrine;

1 Timothy 4:6 … thou shalt be a good minister of Jesus Christ, nourished up in the words of faith and of good doctrine, whereunto thou hast attained.1 Timothy 4:13 …give attendance to reading, to exhortation, to doctrine.

1 Timothy 4:16 Take heed unto thyself, and unto the doctrine; continue in them: for in doing this thou shalt both save thyself, and them …

1 Timothy 5:17 Let the elders that rule well be counted worthy of double honour, especially they who labour in the word and doctrine.

1 Timothy 6:1 Let as many servants as are under the yoke count their own masters worthy of all honour, that the name of God and his doctrine be not blasphemed.

Titus 2:7 In all things shewing thyself a pattern of good works: in doctrine shewing uncorruptness, gravity, sincerity,

Titus 2:10 Not purloining, but shewing all good fidelity; that they may adorn the doctrine of God our Saviour in all things.

To the Church in Corinthians Paul warned:1 Corinthians 14:6 Now, brethren, if I come unto you speaking with tongues, what shall I profit you, except I shall speak to you either by revelation, or by knowledge, or by prophesying, or by doctrine?

1 Corinthians 14:26 How is it then, brethren? when ye come together, every one of you hath a psalm, hath a doctrine, hath a tongue, hath a revelation, hath an interpretation. Let all things be done unto edifying.

And to the church in Rome:Romans 6:17 But God be thanked, that ye were the servants of sin, but ye have obeyed from the heart that form of doctrine which was delivered you.

Romans 16:17 Now I beseech you, brethren, mark them which cause divisions and offences contrary to the doctrine which ye have learned; and avoid them.

What are some of the doctrines that Paul taught:

The Trinity: God is ONE: Father, Son, Holy Spirit, each “Who” possessing all the attributes of Deity and personality.The Person of Jesus Christ: Jesus is 100% God and 100% man for all eternity.The Second Coming: Jesus Christ is coming, first in the rapture, 7 years later, bodily to earth to rule and judge.The Scripture: It is entirely inerrant and sufficient for all Christian lifeSalvation: It is by grace alone through faith alone in Christ alone.Mysteries of God: First revealed to PAUL to pass on to the Church

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